Scandinavian Modern Teak Wood Box
Located in New York, NY
A round Scandinavian Modern teak wood box with lid, circa mid-20th century, Scandinavia. A great
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Teak, Wood
Scandinavian Modern Teak Wood Box
Located in New York, NY
A round Scandinavian Modern teak wood box with lid, circa mid-20th century, Scandinavia. A great
Teak, Wood
Scandinavian teak jewelry box, 1980s, organic
Located in BELFORT, FR
Beautiful organic scandinavian jewelry box, made of teak wood. In very good condition.
Teak
$100Sale Price|20% Off
Scandinavian Teak Rooster Egg Holder
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Scandinavian Teak Rooster Egg Holder , comes with an egg shaped candle. Good vintage condition.
Teak
1960s Solid Teak Bowl Scandinavian Modern
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Scandinavian Modern Teak bowl Solid wood. Unmarked 4 h x 12 Diameter Preowned vintage Refer
Teak
Scandinavian Modern Danish Teak Staved Bowl
Located in London, GB
Scandinavian staved and turned teak bowl of good proportions. It has been re oiled and wax polished
Teak
Scandinavian Modern Teak Bird Sculptures, Pair, Denmark, Circa 1960
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of carved teak birds, 1960s Elegant pair of decorative teak birds, typical of 1960s design
Teak
Mid-Century Scandinavian Teak Bowl, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Scandinavian Teak Bowl, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969
Teak
1960s Scandinavian Teak Bowl Style Dansk of Denmark
By Dansk
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Scandinavian Modern Teak Bowl Style Dansk of Denmark Unmarked 4.75 x 10 d Preowned vintage
Teak
$907 / item
Scandinavian Modern Teak paper bin, 1950's
By Martin Åberg
Located in Uccle, BE
Martin Aberg for Servex teak waste basket. Fully signed with burnt in mark, Servex, Made in Sweden
Teak
Scandinavian vintage carved teak vase, 1960
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Wabi Sabi - Vintage - Decoration Beautiful design jar in carved teak wood. Scandinavian work from
Wood
$241Sale Price / set
Pair of Vintage Scandinavian Teak Candlesticks
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Pair of Scandinavian teak candlesticks produced in Denmark in the 1960s. Design, aesthetic and
Wood, Teak
Scandinavian Modern Box in Teak and Glass, Bengt Edenfalk, Skruf, ca 1960's
By Skruf, Bengt Edenfalk
Located in Örebro, SE
Scandinavian Modern box in teak and glass, attributed to Bengt Edenfalk, Skruf, ca 1960's. Made
Glass, Teak
Vintage Scandinavian Teak Wood Box Mid Century Modern, 1950s Desk Organizer
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A vintage Scandinavian teak pen / desk box from the 1950s, crafted in the refined Mid Century
Wood, Teak
$5,520Sale Price|20% Off
1950s Large Teak Polar Bear Sculpture Norway Mid-Century Scandinavian Tjomsland
By Arne Tjomsland
Located in Hyattsville, MD
sculptor in the Scandinavian modern golden age, or Mid-Century Modern Era. This was produced by Goodwill
Teak
Scandinavian Modern Teak Wood Vintage Selection of Seven Animals, 1960s Denmark
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian modern wood vintage seven ( 7 ) animal figures from teak wood, 1960s Denmark. An
Teak
Scandinavian Modern Hand Turned Teak Candlesticks, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of organically shaped candlesticks with original deep rich patina to hand-turned teak wood
Teak
Scandinavian Midcentury Teak Cigar Box, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A wellmade solid teak box with one large compartment lined with cork. Made anonymously in Denmark
Teak, Cork
Scandinavian Modern Jewelry Box in Teak and Leather ca 1950-1960's
Located in Örebro, SE
Beautiful jewelry box in teak and leather. Inscription HM on top, ca 1950-1960's. Unknown designer
Teak, Leather
Set of 7 Vintage Scandinavian Teak Bowls, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Scandinavian Teak Bowls, Set of 7, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979
Teak
Scandinavian teak and string 6-place candle holder, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
just wow
Metal
Scandinavian teak and string 8-place candle holder, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very elegant
Metal
$2,000Sale Price|42% Off
1950s Scandinavian Teak Arctic Polar Bear Figure Sculpture Cabin Modern Danish
By Arne Tjomsland
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful uncommon 1950s design from Denmark of an arctic polar bear. Ink stamped, with remnants of paper label. Unknown artist.
Teak
Vintage Scandinavian Design Teak & Hardwood Segmented Bowl, ca. 1970s
Located in Skien, NO
This stunning Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern segmented bowl is expertly crafted from a combination
Hardwood, Teak, Walnut
Scandinavian mid century teak ply Servex wastepaper bin
By Servex 1
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Scandinavian mid century teak ply Servex wastepaper bin circa 1960. Good quality example of design
Birch, Teak
Martin Aberg for Servex Scandinavian Modern Teak Bowl, Sweden 1960s
By Martin Åberg, Servex 1
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage Mid Century Modern teak bowl was designed by Martin Aberg for Servex; it was made in
Teak
Scandinavian Midcentury Teak and String Brass Candleholder, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Sleek Scandinavian String candelabra made from teak and brass. Its shape mimics a sputnik/satellite
Brass
Sigvard Nilsson for Söwe Konst Sweden Teak Bowl Scandinavian Modern
By Sowe Konst, Sigvard NIlsson
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage teak bowl was designed by Sigvard Nilsson for Söwe Konst Sweden in 1950s. Sculptural
Wood, Teak
$150Sale Price / set|33% Off
Scandinavian Modern Teak & Raffia Candleholders Attrib Laurids Lonborg, Denmark
By Laurids Lonborg
Located in Miami, FL
Fantastic pair of Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Teak & Raffia 1960s candleholders. Purchased in
Raffia, Teak
1950s Teak Orb Bowl Sigvard Nilsson Sowe Konst Sweden Scandinavian Sculpture
By Sowe Konst
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rare bowl designed and made by Sigvard Nilsson, Söwe konst. Made from solid teak and sculpted by
Teak
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
1950s Scandinavian Cabinmodern Teak Sculptural Canoe Long Bowl Danish
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Denmark, c.1950. A long and large staved teak centerpiece fruit bowl designed by Jens Quistgaard
Teak
Massive Scandinavian Midcentury Organic Teak Bowl, Signed 1967, Sweden
By Charlotte Perriand, George Nakashima
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful sculptural handmade organic teak wood bowl - signed "SV 67", Sweden. Weight 18 lb.
Teak
Organic Scandinavian Modern Mid-Century Wall Clock, Teak & Brass, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian-style wall clock from the 1950s. The clock impresses
Brass
Scandinavian Teakwood Viking Figurine.
Located in Seattle, WA
Scandinavian mid Century Modern Viking doll Figurine. The patina and age give it Character. Vintage
Teak
$271Sale Price|20% Off
Scandinavian candlesticks in turned teak wood - Denmark or Sweden
By Rude Osolnik
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very nice set of 2 candlesticks of different sizes. The candlesticks are made from turned teak wood
Wood
Scandinavian Candle Holders in Teak and Brass, Mid-Century Design
Located in Antwerpen, BE
These Scandinavian candle holders are made from teak and brass, reflecting the elegance of mid
Metal
$1,276Sale Price / set|20% Off
1950s Scandinavian Stig Sandqvist Hand Carved Teak Canoe Bowls Sculptures Design
By Stig Sandqvist
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Mid-Century Modern Stig Sandqvist handmade sculptural bowl forms. Large bowl is signed, small bowl is not signed. Measures: SM 16 x 2.88 x 1.25 in. LG 19.88 x 3.75 x 1.63 in.
Teak
Modernist Long Solid Teak Storage Box
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist long solid teak storage box, circa 1970s. This beautiful well crafted desk top box is
Teak
Jens Quistgaard Design Teak Box for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Francisco, CA
Jens Quistgaard design teak table top card or accessories box for Dansk, Denmark. Simple yet
Teak
Danish Mid-Century Teak Wood HuMidor
Located in Queens, NY
Danish Mid-Century teak wood humidor in tear drop shape with along narrow neck that opens in the
Teak
Boat Shaped Teak Box with Tamborine Door, 1981
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Boat Shaped Teak Box signed BAE, 1981 Tamborine Door Blue Velvet on Interior "In nice vintage as
Teak
$220Sale Price|20% Off
Danish Modern Solid Teak Tambour Door Box
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice Danish modern solid teak tambour door box, circa 1970s. The box is in very good
Teak
Danish Modern Solid Teak Roll Top Tambour Door Trinket Box
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice Danish modern solid teak tambour door box, circa 1970s. The box is in very good
Teak
Danish Modern Solid Teak Tambour Door Trinket Desk Top Box
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Danish modern solid teak tambour door trinket box, circa 1970s. This beautiful well crafted desk
Teak
Teak Jewelry Box from Denmark, 1950s
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A handcrafted jewelry box with a mirrored lid and a single treasure drawer, all executed in teak.
Teak, Mirror
Danish Modern Gondola Teak Candle Holder Japan Mid Century
Located in San Diego, CA
Solid teak gondola sculpted candle holder classic Danish modern style cool and unique piece made in
Metal
Lovely Set of 7 Scandinavian Wooden Woodpecker Corkscrews, 1960s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Set of 7 Scandinavian Wooden Woodpecker Corkscrews + 2 WIne Corks, 1960s
Metal
Carved Teak Pipe Rest from Denmark
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A carved and sculptural pipe rest crafted from a single piece of warm teak.
Teak
$520Sale Price|20% Off
Danish Modern Teak and Ceramic Lidded Match Box / Container
By Sigvard NIlsson
Located in San Diego, CA
A pristine and absolutely gorgeous teak and ceramic lidded match box / container in the style of
Teak, Ceramic
$362
Solid Teak Bowl
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Solid teak bowl
Teak
$362
Solid Teak Bowl
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Solid teak bowl
Teak
$241
Solid Teak tray
By Ståko
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Solid tray of teak
Teak
$241
Solid Teak tray
By Ståko
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Solid tray of teak
Teak
Scandinavian Teak Decorative Dishes, Set of 2 Bowls, Mid-Century Design 1960s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Scandinavian Teak Decorative Dishes, Set of 2 Bowls, Mid-Century Design 1960s Elegant teak trays
Wood, Teak
$241
Solid Teak Bowl
By Ståko
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Solid teak bowl
Teak
$241
Solid Teak Bowl
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Solid teak bowl
Teak
$241
Solid Teak Bowl
By Ståko
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Solid teak bowl
Teak
$241
Solid Teak Bowl
By Ståko
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Solid teak bowl
Teak
Scandinavian modernism is perhaps the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life.
ORIGINS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The gentle, organic contours that are typical of Scandinavian design appear in the furnishings and decor created by Danish, Finnish and Swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic — and, as importantly, elegant — response to the human form.
Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Greta Magnusson Grossman and Bruno Mathsson — creators of the classic Grasshopper lighting series and Berlin daybed, respectively — but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the 1920s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced pieces in the Scandinavian style based on influences from folklore to Cubism; his skills were passed on to his versatile and inspired pupils Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg.
Likewise, Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.
The Danes excelled at chairs. Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen were exemplars of the country’s facility with wood, particularly teak.
Wegner created such iconic pieces as the Round chair and the Wishbone chair; Jacobsen — while the revolutionary architect and furniture innovator produced the best-selling plywood Ant chair — designed two classic upholstered pieces of the 1950s: the Swan chair and Egg chair. The list of great Danes could go on and on, including Finn Juhl, a stylistic maverick and maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Verner Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.
Today, decades after their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight, and interior designers all over the world use their pieces to bring warmth to any given space.
On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern chairs, sofas, rugs and tables — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries.
Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style.
Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.
Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?
Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”
To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.